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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Engine fails to
start
No fuel in tank
Fill fuel tank
Fuel system not primed
Press primer bulb 3-5 times
until fuel system is full of fuel
Choke not engaged
Use choke when starting
Engine fails to
start
Spark plug is fouled
Replace spark plug
No Spark
Turn ignition switch to ON
position
Engine is flooded
See Starting flooded engine
section of the manual
Engine hard to
start
Water in fuel or stale fuel
Drain fuel and replace with
fresh fuel
Spark plug
Service spark plug
Engine lacks
power
Air filter cloged
Clean the air filter
Engine run hot
Incorrect fuel mixture
Replace fuel with correct mix
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